DC Fawcett - House Flipping In Real Estate

DC  Fawcett Real Estate Tips

Money earned by means of real estate flipping houses drastically changes everyone’s lives. For some, it is their profession and for others, it is a hobby. However, if you are making your career in this endeavor, it is the surest way of earning a steady income. A person can earn without going anywhere near the office or industrial park. Even if a person works for the entire month, their income does not match with real estate income. DC Fawcett warns against the bad investment or money invested in wrong areas which results in huge losses.

Mistakes made when flipping a house

1.       Paying more than actual price–The purpose for doing house flipping business is to make profits. However, when you pay more than the actual price and fail to negotiate, at the time of buying it, the profit reduces when you sell them. To turn it into real profit, one needs to study the real estate market. A lot of research has to be made before buying the property such as comparing at what price your neighbor had brought.

2.       Excess Investment 

     Another common misstate is investing too much money for personal finances. Even if the property is purchased at the said price, you lose out on your savings. Instead of that if you go for loans, there person need not repay the entire amount in one go.

3.       Incorrect cost estimation

      After getting financial assistance, make sure that project lasts long as you would need a good budget to cover for the renovations and little left over for contingencies.

4.       Leaving important upgrades 

     There is a saying that one should be shrewd with respect to money matters. However, keeping this thing in mind, people tend to go in for cheaper options, though certain upgrades cannot be ignored. The buyers focus on kitchen, bathroom and master suite. At the most, you can reduce the cost on stops on these rooms.

5.       Neighborhood Ignorance

     Neighborhood awareness plays a very important role in house flipping. If your house is surrounded with ugly houses & surroundings, flipping becomes difficult.

6.       Getting into the deal without house flipping team 

     Though, it is possible to do it independently, having a team is even better to guide you when you are new in this line. You can trust

a.       Real estate attorneys

b.      Certified public accountants

c.       General Contractors

d.      Real estate agents

e.      Lenders

7.       Fear due to bad experiences in this endeavor

      Many fear to go from house flipping either due to bad experience because of becoming a scam victim or getting nervous at the time of purchase. However, one should overcome the fear and change their mindset.

8.       Poor planning

     Though you get innovative things in your mind, you need to chalk out the plan and get ideas about different types of renovations, budget and schedule. Lack of planning postpones the renovation which makes you lose more money.

There are many more mistakes that are being committed which when mentioned becomes a long essay.